Triple Science (Three GCSEs)
Separate Sciences in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

What are the Key Features?
Some students in year 10 may study separate sciences. Students studying separate sciences will study 21 modules in total over a two year period.
Students will study the following modules
 B1: You and Your Genes
 C1: Air Quality
 P1: The Earth in the Universe

 B2: Keeping Healthy
 C2: Material Choices
 P2: Radiation and Life

 B3: Life on Earth
 C3: Food Matters
 P3: Radioactive Materials

 B4: Homeostasis
 C4: Chemical Patterns
 P4: Explaining Motion

 B5: Growth and Development
 C5: Chemicals of the Natural Environment
 P5: Electrical Circuits

 B6: Brain and Mind
 C6: Chemical Synthesis
 P6:The Wave Model of Radiation

 B7: Further Biology
 C7: Further Chemistry
 P7: Further Physics – Observing the Universe

How is it assessed?
Students will be expected to sit nine examinations throughout year 10 and year 11. Students are expected to produce three practical investigations. The students are expected to plan and carry out a scientific investigation, collect and present the data in an appropriate way and finally conclude and evaluate their findings. The coursework is worth 33.3% of their final grade.

Why study this course?
The separate science course is a concept-led course, which is designed to meet the needs of students seeking a deeper understanding of basic scientific ideas. The course focuses on scientific explanations and models, and gives students an insight into how scientists develop a scientific understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. The course will provide students with an excellent foundation for continued study of biology, chemistry, physics or psychology at AS level.